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Add 90/48 and 3/45

1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 3/45

90/48 + 3/45 is 233/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    90/48 = 90 × 15/48 × 15 = 1350/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/720 + 48/720 = 1350 + 48/720 = 1398/720
  5. 1398/720 simplified gives 233/120
  6. So, 90/48 + 3/45 = 233/120
    In mixed form: 1113/120

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